Weird American Norms That Confuse The Rest Of The World
If you are from the United States, there are probably lots of aspects of everyday life and culture that feel so commonplace you’d never second-guess them. But for someone from elsewhere, these…
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Adults Are Sharing "Problematic" Childhood Activities That Would Totally "Confuse Kids Today"
May 13, 2025
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“The fact that we got left alone so much is something that would confuse kids today. I remember being in 4th grade and riding my bike all around the city. I would just have to be home before dark. But in the summer, that can be close to 10 p.m. And we still…
—BoseSounddock
“The great American gap between Southern BBQ and ‘barbecuing,’ read: grilling. If I eat BBQ, I’m expecting some brisket or other slow-roasted meat falling off the bone. If I go to a barbecue, I’m expecting burgers, dogs, and…
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